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Robotic Material Handling, Machine Tending in Harsh Environments
The smallest foundry robot in its class, the flexible IRB 1200 Foundry Plus 2 from ABB Robotics reduces cycle times for precision die casting processes used on smart phone cases and other electrical components.
Complete 3D Analysis of Tools and Parts
By combining a transmitted light camera and laser sensor to scan, then digitize cutting tools and production parts, the Walter HELICHECK 3D non-contact CNC measuring machine from United Grinding can create 3D models of those tools and/or parts that users can save, process, analyze and measure.
Optical Measurement of Small Cylindrical Profiles
The high resolution camera in the VICI MTL 1 from Optical Gaging Products resolves intricate features in small turned medical parts, while its software uses thread analysis, compared radius and chamfer tools to measure small features with simple programming techniques.
Complete Part Inspection in a Single Measurement
In a matter of seconds, the MarShaft SCOPE 600 plus 3D matrix camera from Mahr Federal combines optical and touch sensors for 3D functionality that completely measures diameter, length, radius, shape, location and other characteristics in a single measurement.
Automatically Measure Large Stampings, Sheet Metal Parts and More
The SNAP DM350 Large Area Digital Measuring System from RAM Optical can identify and automatically measure parts up to 350 mm x 350 mm that are placed anywhere within its expansive measuring range.
One-Button Automated Scanning of Complex Parts
By allowing anyone to be an inspector of in-process and incoming/outgoing parts on the shop floor, the CyberGage360 from Laser Design is ideal for applications where high accuracy and high speed throughput are vital, including consumer electronics, medical, automotive, aerospace and more.
High Pressure Vises for Milling, Grinding, Toolroom and Production
Manufactured to precision tolerances with accurate standards that ensure reliability and long life, Arnold high pressure vises from Dapra provide controllable power for dependable clamping.
Accurately Measure Workholding Grip Force in Machine Shops
The Digital Grip Force Analyzer Software and Kit from Kitagawa North-Tech allows users to easily, accurately and quickly analyze and measure grip force performance of their CNC lathes and turning centers via a desktop PC, laptop or tablet so that they can identify and correct any gripping force issues that exist.
Modular Clamping System Reduces Setup Time, Increases Machine Utilization
The FCS Modular Clamping System (Breyl) from SST uses virtual design during the CAD/CAM stage of part production to project a grid on the workpiece and calculate the best way to attach the part for machining and chip evacuation.
Hybrid Machine Tools
The economies and production rates that are gained on metal parts produced by additive manufacturing processes can suffer when post-machining is required due to a sub-standard surface finish. That’s where these innovative machine tools come in: they combine additive and subtractive technologies to eliminate secondary operations. Here’s a closer look at how some of the newest systems do it.
Hybrid Printing with Common Center Line Integrity Between Nozzle and Tool
The Vertex 55X-H from Mitsui Seiki is ideal for producing super hard materials used in parts and diesel engines, and repair of high-pressure turbine and compressor blades, low pressure blades, blisks/IBRs and impellers for aerospace, power generation, oil and gas applications.
Producing High Hardness Tool Steels on a Hybrid Machine
The OPM250L Metal 3D Printer from Sodick can quickly print and mill a variety of high hardness tool steels with a 99.99 percent density.
